Maintenance Manager
Lead a high-volume maintenance operation that keeps critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily service, enabling 20-30 essential routes through a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development drive performance every day.
- Industry
- Industrial
- Location
- Williston, Vermont
- Employment
- Full time
What this role is measured on
Achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround. Enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training. Coach and upskill a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross-training and readiness for complex diagnostics and repairs.
Implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime by 20% and increase shop productivity. Maintain budget control on labor, parts, and third-party repairs while sustaining high service quality. Ensure all maintenance records meet federal, state, and internal audit standards.
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The Mission
Lead a high-volume maintenance operation that keeps critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily service, enabling 20-30 essential routes through a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development drive performance every day.
Performance Objectives
Achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround.
Enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training.
Coach and upskill a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross-training and readiness for complex diagnostics and repairs.
Implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime by 20% and increase shop productivity.
Maintain budget control on labor, parts, and third-party repairs while sustaining high service quality.
Ensure all maintenance records meet federal, state, and internal audit standards.
Fit Traits
Hands-On Leader. Lead-from-the-floor style; earns trust through credibility and presence.
Safety and Mentorship Focused. Values safety and mentorship as core leadership behaviors.
Technically Confident. Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with confidence.
Decisive. Decisive under pressure; prioritizes people and process equally.
Clear Communicator. Communicates clearly across levels, from technicians to executives.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Proven success managing fleet or heavy-equipment maintenance operations in transportation, industrial, or municipal environments.
- Strong technical background with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics.
- Demonstrated leadership in technician training, performance management, and culture building.
- Preferred: senior enlisted or warrant officer backgrounds in motor transport, maintenance management, or logistics. Military equivalent: senior enlisted or warrant officer, motor transport or maintenance management.
- Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance standards.
- Proficiency with maintenance tracking systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent.
Benefits
- Estimated compensation range: $90,000-$110,000 annually, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development pathways.